Music Lessons in Huntertown, IN. It's your time.

I'm a very patient teacher and love working with new students, regardless of age. As a high school teacher, I find real joy in helping someone acquire new knowledge or a new skill. I work at my student's pace and am excited to teach on my brand new piano. Whether you're wanting to learn how to read music or wish to be able to play songs by ear, I'm happy to help!

Customized creative lessons to meet you exactly where are you on your piano journey. I especially love teaching beginner students. I use many different techniques of teaching to meet the needs of my students. I teach a well rounded curriculum that includes note reading, ear training, improvisation, technique and more.

I specialize in helping students learn practice and listening techniques that will allow you to make faster more efficient progress as well as increase your understanding of music and how you best learn to play. I teach many fiddle styles including Irish, Gypsy Jazz Old Time and Bluegrass. I specialize in Irish fiddle, which I have been playing and teaching for 25 years. I have studied in Ireland with numerous masters of the Irish fiddle such as Kevin Burke, Tommy Peoples , Martin Hayes, Matt Cranitch, Oisin Mac Diarmada and many others. I am founding member of the band Beyond The Pale and have taught at numerous camps and festivals including The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat.
I also specialize in “Gypsy Jazz” or “ Hot Club of Paris” style jazz fiddle in the style of Stephane Grapelli and played for many years in the very popular Dallas based band The Texas Gypsies.

I am a teacher with several years of experience, and I think that every student can develop their own voice on the instrument. I’m always trying to find new ways to play and teach, and also make music learning fun.

My utmost goal is twofold: for each student to feel confident in themselves, and to have fun! I create a positive environment where my students can challenge their strengths and find patience through their struggles. I plan and personalize every lesson every week to match where you’re at. Together we'll build a strong foundation of theory, aural training, and technique so you can play anything.

As a music instructor, I am eager to cater to the needs of each individual child and to provide them with engaging musical experiences in supportive environments. I have previously provided violin, viola, and piano lessons to students of all ages both through Thompson Tutoring in Portage, Michigan and Reverb Lessons in Chicago, Illinois. I have approximately six years of private teaching experience.

I recently graduated from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts with a Master of Music Degree in Viola Performance. In 2016, I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Viola Performance and Spanish. My performance experience includes both local and international venues. I have performed locally throughout the Southwest Michigan area, in orchestras such as the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Whiting Park Symphony Orchestra, Holland Symphony Orchestra, and Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. I have also performed internationally ...